Conspectus of Techniques to Monitor and Control Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are severe impediments among diabetic people; whose glycemic levels are not regulated efficiently. A person with diabetes remains a chief therapeutic task for the management of foot ulcers throughout the world. They are usually caused by peripheral neuropathy, uncontrolled glycemic levels, vascular anomalies, and immunosuppression. Severe instances may entail amputations of the foot. For the purpose of preventing foot ulcerations and amputations, early recognition of high-risk feet and enlightening diabetic patients are crucial. An enhanced diagnosis is guaranteed through accurate evaluation and management. Revascularization methodologies, wound debridement, infection treatment, and ulcer offloading are practiced regularly in the management of the disease. The tending to the wound and types of dressing used are customized based on the severity of the wound. The very motive of this review study is to peruse diabetic foot ulcers, commencing with the assessment of the foot for susceptible regions, foot ulcer management, and progressing to different treatment methods.